"Honor Among Priests" Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black Podcast (AFR, 10 November 2016) In this episode, Fr. Anthony uses insights from his former career in intelligence to explain the spiritual vulnerability of our priests (and the need for vigilance). After a commercial break for a new … [Read more...]
A Code of Conduct for the Brotherhood of Priests (a first cut)
When I joined the Army, we were quickly taught the Army Values, the Soldier's Creed, and the Code of Conduct (and similar sets of rules/expectations). We learned them by memory and had to recite them – and live by them– even under stress. At the same time we began learning the unwritten rules of the … [Read more...]
Supplications for Vocations (during the Litany of Fervent Supplication)
Again we pray to You, All bountiful and loving God, to open the hearts and minds of the men and women of our parish family to hear the call of our Lord to the priestly and monastic life in service to our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, dedicated to the Holy Gospel and the salvation of our … [Read more...]
GGWB Episode 15: The Priest as Shaman?
In this episode, Fr. Anthony begins by talking about the need to build joy into our routines. Then, after a (satirical) commercial break, he calls for Orthodox priests to consider taking on the role of Orthodox shaman as well. … [Read more...]
Advice to Potential Monastics
A slight departure from vocations strictly to Holy Orders, this excellent interview with an Archbishop about vocation to monastic life is worthy of inclusion at GGWB. If you are considering monastic life, please enjoy this article. Why do people now go to monasteries not from an impoverished life … [Read more...]
The High Calling of the (Royal) Priesthood
Christians make a profound ontological claim. Joining St. Paul, we say that “it is no longer I who live but Christ (i.e. the God who is the Logos and Creator) who lives in me!” (Galatians 2:20) Being a Christian is more than a change of clothes, or even a change of heart… it is the creation of a … [Read more...]
GGWB Episode 14: the Priest as Pastor AND Prophet
In this episode, Fr. Anthony begins by talking about things you can learn about priests from the way the keep the altar. Then, after a commercial break for a cool new liturgical gadget, he talks about the trade-offs between the pastoral and prophetic ministries and how they are made one in love. … [Read more...]
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